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Â׸£ÀûƬ awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen

Research

Representatives from the Â׸£ÀûƬ were presented with a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Awarded at St James’s Palace, the Prize recognises the University’s pioneering...

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The BRITS: Manchester's economic growth is powering a cultural renaissance

Research

With the BRITs heading to Manchester for the first time this weekend, Professor Richard Whittle has highlighted how the city is turning culture into economic and global impact. Professor Richard Whittle, Professor of AI and Public Policy, said:

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Alumni duo in running for Commercial Radio News Awards

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Two talented Salford alumni are in the running to win gongs at this year’s Commercial Radio News Awards (CRNs).

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Expert opinion - The BRITs arrival in Manchester is long overdue

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

Luke Harrison, Subject Group Head for Music at The Â׸£ÀûƬ, comments ahead of The BRIT Awards ceremony in Manchester on Saturday 28 February.

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Salford researcher contributes to new guidance on use of AI within filmmaking

Research

A Â׸£ÀûƬ researcher has contributed towards newly published guidance for filmmakers on how to use generative AI in filmmaking whilst being mindful of the fair representation of women and LGBTQ+ people.

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Salford Business School awarded maximum five-year Small Business Charter accreditation

Salford Business School

Salford Business School has been awarded the maximum five-year accreditation from the Small Business Charter (SBC), the national kitemark recognising excellence in how business schools support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

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Salford aims for another year of success at RTS North West Student Awards

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

The Â׸£ÀûƬ is seeking a seventh successive year of winning an award at the Royal Television Society (RTS) North West Student Awards next month after seven student projects were shortlisted.

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Join Figen Murray OBE at the 2026 Annual Law Lecture

Salford Business School

Salford Business School is proud to present the Annual Law Lecture 2026, welcoming Figen Murray OBE to the Â׸£ÀûƬ for an evening of reflection, insight and legal significance.

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Graduate produces episode for The Lowry's 25th anniversary podcast

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A recent Â׸£ÀûƬ graduate has helped contribute to a new podcast celebrating The Lowry’s 25th anniversary.

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Stakeholders cut ribbon at new GMIoT base at Â׸£ÀûƬ

University Campus

The Â׸£ÀûƬ has held an official ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) building. The event brought together partners including construction firm Tilbury Douglas as well as RHS Bridgewater...

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